In the family-friendly Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike region, the joys of mountain biking extend far beyond summer. Although the temperatures might drop and the days might shorten, nature will show itself in the most beautiful colours on the high plateau in the Tyrolean Upper Inntal valley. The breath-taking landscapes provide the ideal canvas for your individual end of season mountain bike trip. So, there is no reason to mope. On the contrary: with the Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis celebrating its 10th anniversary, everyone is in a party mood. In addition to the anniversary festival, there are several other highlights and must-dos that are definitely…
Author: Tomas
As the dust settles and the pedals come to a halt, this retrospective embodies what Swatch Nines stands for—a place where world-class thrill-seekers unite and new talents emerge at this one-of-a-kind playground. Experience 24 minutes of adrenaline-fueled feats as Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) and Casey Brown (CAN) take viewers through the final highlight edit of the 2023 Swatch Nines Mountain Bike event at Germany’s Green Hill Bikepark, held from the 14th to the 19th of August. Step into the Swatch Nines world and witness a week of radical moments where collaboratively, five skateboarders, twenty-seven men, and fourteen women riders unlock new…
Almost two years after volume two, Shimano, Thomas Genon, JB Liautard and Jules Langeard return from the United States with the third episode of their series, The Art of MTB, devoted to the artistic aspect of freeriding. The three partners in crime have made a true road trip, American-style, to offer people dreams and escapeism. It all starts in the crazy lights of Las Vegas, and ends in the silent splendor of the desert, near Virgin (Utah), on the former spot of Red Bull Rampage. In real Road Movie style, with the calm voices of Hollywood narrators, the movie is divided…
Many mountainbikers stick to their proven brands when choosing riding shoes and nothing will convince them to change. However, when something new appears on the market, I personally try to check it out and do some research. This season there was an opportunity to test the latest models of shoes from the Italian brand fi’zi:k, which in Poland is well known mainly among road cyclists. Gravity fi’zi:k shoes So far, the editors of 43RIDE have had contact only with Fizik Terra Artica GTX winter shoes, which were designed for riding in the most difficult winter conditions and SPD pedals. Our…
After Molveno and Andalo, only the most difficult and at the same time the most bike park style zone remained to be described, i.e. Fai Della Paganella. Unfortunately, it was also less discovered by us, because riding on black trails after two days of thunderstorms did not bring much pleasure, and on few sections sometimes it was fighting for life. So let’s see what we can find in the last region of Dolomiti Paganella MTB, i.e. Fai Della Paganella. Visiting Dolomiti Paganella MTB: part 1 – MolvenoVisiting Dolomiti Paganella MTB: part 2 – Andalo Dolomiti Paganella MTB The area that…
It’s almost here: From the 14th to the 19th of August, 2023, Swatch Nines MTB will make its much-awaited debut at Green Hill Bikepark. With a star-studded roster of top international athletes and cutting-edge course design complemented by an exciting new mountain bike festival, this year’s Nines MTB is charging at full speed into its new summer home in Germany’s Sauerland region. Here’s what to know: What riders & organizers have to say: The build is underway and it’s proving to be an exciting challenge to shape a completely new location at Green Hill Bikepark. We’re bringing the Swatch Nines’…
That’s a wrap for the second stop of the Crankworx Summer Series Canada, hosted at SilverStar Bike Park. The grand finale of this stop took place today with the Rheeder Slopestyle event; a Crankworx-first Women’s FMB Silver Level contest in addition to the Men’s FMB Gold. Red Bull Germany riders Patricia Druwen and Erik Fedko came out victorious taking home gold medals from today’s Rheeder Slopestyle contest. Patricia Druwen, only 16-years old is really making a name for herself with a remarkable 2023 season and setting the bar for her contenders. I think this has been my best season. All…
Welcome to the mountainous borderlands of Slovenia and Austria, and the first ROAMER TRAIL Rendezvous – a new nomadic riding series that invites you to discover new destinations, connect with people and places, and act accordingly. It is not a race, it is a journey with a purpose – socializing, discovering and acting to protect our MTB playground. The first Rendezvous will take place from September 29th to October 1st. ROAMER TRAIL is a journey, not a race. Ride, seek, shred, and socialize with pro-riders, ambassadors, trail-builders, and like-minded roamers amongst nature, with the support of our event organization. No need to…
A week ago we started a series summarizing our visit to the Italian Dolomites, specifically the Dolomiti Paganella MTB trails complex. Today we invite you to the second part, i.e. the zone around Andalo. What can we expect there and what are the trails like? Let’s find out! Visiting Dolomiti Paganella MTB: part 1 – Molveno Dolomiti Paganella MTB The area that covers the Dolomiti Paganella MTB trails complex is located in the Italian Dolomites, several kilometers north of Trento. It is located in the vicinity of the Cima Paganella peak (2125m above sea level) and the much higher Cima…
Ride with precision and confidence in technical, rugged terrain with Shimano’s new GF series footwear, delivering premium flat pedal performance for aggressive trail and downhill riding. Refined for superior grip and confidence, Shimano introduces an all-new series of footwear that optimizes on-bike control in technical terrain and enhanced grip on slippery hike-a-bike sections. The new range of Gravity Flat (GF) footwear provides secure pin engagement and multi-directional stability with an updated ULTREAD GF outsole. Find the flow in rugged, technical terrain with the uncompromised comfort and control of Shimano’s all-new GF footwear. Shimano GF600 – Trail-Ready Flat Pedal Shoes Shimano’s benchmark…
Inspired by the modern mountain biker, Shimano introduces an all-new series of SPD-compatible footwear that optimizes on-bike control in technical terrain and enhanced grip on slippery hike-a-bike sections. The Gravity Enduro (GE) lineup delivers a fully re-vamped range of footwear featuring the new ULTREAD GE outsole. Find the flow in rugged, technical terrain with the uncompromised comfort and control of Shimano’s all-new GE footwear. Shimano GE900 – Flagship Gravity Race SPD Shoe Shimano’s benchmark, high-end gravity shoe, the GE900 features a TORBAL 2.0 midsole that allows the heel section to move torsionally, maintaining full range of motion for improved comfort,…
The highly anticipated Canadian Open Enduro race took center stage as grand finale of Crankworx Whistler, captivating riders and spectators alike. Co-produced by Crankworx and the Canadian Enduro League and sanctioned by Cycling Canada, this prestigious event saw elite riders from across the globe competing for the sought-after Canadian Championship titles. The atmosphere was one of electricity as riders gathered to take on the challenging and newly unveiled Canadian Enduro MTB Championship track. Several classic stages from the event’s past returned this year. Racers got to challenge themselves from summit to valley, racing the iconic Top of the World trail.…
Today we witnessed history. With a massive time crunch on our hands due to high winds and limited light, we saw an absolute pressure cooker of a contest with Emil Johansson doing the seemingly impossible, pulling off the perfect season. It is easy to forget that Emil was battling with auto immune disease not long ago with his future as a professional athlete in serious doubt. Today, we saw him not only be the winningest Slopestyle rider in history, but also pull off an undefeated season and win the Crankworx FMB Slopestyle World Championships. I don’t even know where to begin,…
Yesterday, Crankworx Whistler delivered yet another jaw-dropping spectacle with the Outdoor Research Speed & Style competition. The event treated spectators to a high-octane display of head-to-head racing action, blistering tricks, and unparalleled bike handling. With fierce competition and thrilling performances, this event proved to be a clear highlight from the final stop of the Crankworx World Tour. On the Men’s Elite side, one rider once again stood out from the rest—Garret ‘Lil Rojo’ Mechem. He continued to dominate the competition with awe-inspiring technical trick combos, (such as his Truck-Driver, X-Up to Can-Can), leaving spectators to pick their collective jaws up…